I love the nano 14s for pretty much any wod that doesn’t have running in it. If I am running in a metcon, though, then I love the 6s.

I am a big fan of flux foot wear. They are minimalist shoes they have trainers hiking and running shoes. So if the run is longer that 400 with lifting I will wear the runners and they are good to go. Other than that I would wear my minimalist trainers. They brand is wide toe box. I could do most work outs just barefoot. Pat I have gone through the whole routine of the get your foot fitted but I can’t stand the pillows and my feet feel suffocated. Those brands they had you try is just the brands they push. It’s like if CrossFit had a store it would be like the top brands Nanos, No Bull and Metcons. It’s just the top brands that they push. Then they will sell you on the insole because of the way your foot lands. I am with Boz in the fact of wear what you are comfortable in and it’s ok. No specialized equipment.

I like the wider toe box (feels really nice and stable for lifting). I've gotten onto the Strike MVMT train a few years ago and love them!

I run marathons and ultras, and I do all of them in my NoBulls. I get a lot of flack for it from other runners, but they feel so good on my feet and make me happy. Every time I’ve gone to get fitted for a “proper”’pair of shoes I’ve hated them and gotten rid of them quickly. I’ve come to believe that the best shoe for you is the one that makes you happy.

Xero shoes(an amazing minimalist shoe brand) if i have rowing/running etc otherwise i train completely barefoot and have for over 5 years and it has been perfect, Game changer on my foot’s ability to connect to the floor in deadlifts and squats etc

I can’t stand the pillowy running shoes. I feel very unstable in them. I need to feel the ground to some degree when I run or walk. I love Nanos 6s for training and WOD runs. I use Altra Superior or Solstice for monostructural runs over 2 miles. Love the zero drop and very minimal cushioning. I actually have had a flat left foot since I was a kid and was able to strengthen the arch by doing CrossFit and not using orthotics, inserts, etc. Squatting in socks/barefoot was the key for me. My left foot is not flat anymore!

I’d suggest that far more important than how fancy shoes are is that they fit the athlete’s foot well. What I mean by that is considering the actual dimensions of the shoe: • length • width • ratio of toe box width to back of shoe • heel drop As an example, I work out in Nanos with high arch support insoles, and they’re serving me quite well for mixed modality work. Without the insoles they’re nearly unwearable-my feet hurt like they’re injured after just a few minutes, and I don’t feel confident doing anything requiring stability, like box jumps. The insoles I happen to have are expensive adjustable ones, but they’re not meaningfully superior to cheap ones I have in other shoes. Similarly I really appreciate the wide toe boxes of my Tyr L-1 lifters and Lake MX 238 cycling shoes, as well as the insoles I have in them. Most people don’t have the foot issues I do, though, and likely don’t have to care nearly as much. But finding the stuff that works well for me has been transformative. It’s only been expensive because of years of trial and error. So Pat, you may or may not have gotten scammed-only you can know whether this has made a difference for you, particularly in the long term. If you’ve been fine your whole life so far, then your money would have likely been better spent elsewhere.

Probably an unpopular opinion here: 1. Pancakes 2. Waffles 3. French Toast

I started crossfit in wrestling shoes. I use Nano 8 that feel great. All these suggestions $120+ I'm going back in the direction of wrestling style now, and want to see how it feels. Found wide toe box zero drop minimal shoes "Whitin" offbrand #$30. Felt good for wod work. I do use Asics or New Balance running shoes for any real running wods but am working on my running technique. The price of shoes is crazy to me, and I spend as much time barefoot as possible but have to stand most of the day at work.

I use a variety of shoes. I have a pair of Puma running shoes that I like for runs beyond 400m, and a couple different pairs of Puma training shoes for 400m or less. I have a pair of Metcon 7 that I use anytime there are wall walks involved in a workout, and a pair of Metcon 6 that I love for deadlift days. I probably default to the Puma training shoes for most of my workouts.

As a 66 year old with arthritis in right knee, I need a decent running shoe for any workout with runs over 200 meters. I can do the runs with more typical CrossFit shoes, but my knee will not be happy. For my athletic longevity, and I’m sure I’m not alone, shoe choice is important. If I need to change shoes during a workout, so be it!

@Pat Sherwood.. when I used to run.. back while on Active Duty (Army - prior to 2012) I used Brooks exclusively... Glycerin's for LSR's... and Ghost's for shorter runs... loved the Brooks for their shape and larger sized toe box... I have wider feet.. I'm a Nano-guy though, since getting into CrossFit (2012)... Nano-4 all time favorite.. even number Nano's were always best... the Nano-7... worst Nano. Today (2024)... similarly.. when Judging at Comps... will get some shoes... so now I use Nano-4 (from what I've lovingly kept useful), GoRuck Ballistic Trainers/MACV Jungle Boots... and not much else... I agree with you both... Running is a Skill that moves along that spectrum of proficiency... right now.. I don't run as much.. but I need to. Great conversation with Boz!

1) Wide toe box 2) Flat sole 3) Minimal cushion An overly cushioned, heel drop/toe lift shoe is made because people have poor running technique, and it only exacerbates those issues. Also, I’m with Boz. French toast is objectively the best breakfast starch.

Inov8’s all the way